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- Tour Operator:
- Explore!
- Max group size:
- 16
- Age range:
- 16 to 85
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 235028
Highlights
- Explore Funchal's vibrant markets and historic sites
- Hike along Madeira's unique levadas and lush forests
- Sample traditional Madeira wine and local treats
- Enjoy a cable car ride to Monte's tropical gardens
- Swim in the natural rock pools of Porto Moniz
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Funchal
- Day 2 Tour the north and northwest of the island and easy levada walk
- Day 3 Walking tour of Funchal and afternoon tea at Reid's Hotel
- Day 4 East Madeira tour: Pico do Arieiro summit, A-frame houses of Santana, Madeira wine tasting and 16th century sugar mill
- Day 5 Morning Cable car to Monte, visit Gardens. Afternoon Nun's Valley
- Day 6 Free day to explore or the option to visit Porto Santo by ferry
- Day 7 South and West Madeira - Banana levada walk
- Day 8 Trip ends in Funchal
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
441
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- TMToni· April 21st, 2024Excellent guide, great group.Explore! commented on this reviewHi Toni, Thank you so much for your review of your Madeira Island Discovery holiday! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the company of your Explore Leader and the rest of the group. We hope to have the chance to welcome you on another adventure... Show moreTrip date: April 2024
- ACaz· March 9th, 2023Beautiful scenery, variety of itineryTrip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAnthony· February 26th, 2023Fantastic tour leader, beautiful island, great weatherTrip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAdrian· February 26th, 2023To see the whole island in a week was excellent. There are so many interesting places on the island and the vast majority of these were seen.Trip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AToni· February 26th, 2023Tour guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and passionate about his country.Trip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJennifer· February 27th, 2023Carnival, levada walks, mountain scenery and viewpoints, definitely Reid’s hotel visit, wine tasting, and the tour around Funchal. The wicker basket ride that we added was thrilling!Trip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMark· April 1st, 2023The dramatic Madeira scenery, the food, the trip to Porto Santo, good company, excellent transport.Trip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ACamilla· April 1st, 2023I loved tea at Reid’s Palace Hotel. Also the Madeira wine tasting (maybe a tour of Blandy’s in Funchal rather than a brief look in the outlet). Whale watching on our day off.Trip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ARuth· April 2nd, 2023Reids Hotel,Pico do Ariero, Tropical Gardens. Ethnographic Museum and Quinta PedagogicaTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ACatherine· May 17th, 2023All good.Trip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
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